Business Development Executive - THG Manufacturing
Job Category: Sales & Business Development
Job Type: Full-time
About THG
We’re a fast-moving, global technology group that specializes in taking brands direct to consumers. We’re home to a portfolio of leading brands including Myprotein, ESPA, LOOKFANTASTIC, and Cult Beauty, powered by our fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, THG Ingenuity.
THG Nutrition & Wellness is home to some of the best loved and most trusted names in wellbeing and nutrition, including Myprotein, the world's largest online sports nutrition brand.
We want to be the world's most empowering health movement, championing everyone to live healthier, more active lives. Our values drive us to break conventions and empower those who want more.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Business Development Executive to join THG Manufacturing in the Ingredients & Flavours sector. This role can be based at Claremont Ingredients, David Berrymans or remotely.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing strong client relationships, and driving sales growth for our ingredient and flavour solutions across various industries, such as Food, Beverages, Dairy, or Bakery.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Identify market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities within the ingredients and flavours industry.
2. Develop and execute strategies to attract new clients and expand market reach.
3. Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers, understanding their requirements and offering tailored solutions.
4. Collaborate with technical and marketing teams to present and promote ingredient and flavour solutions to clients.
5. Manage the sales process from prospecting to closing, ensuring revenue growth and achieving sales targets.
6. Work closely with NPD, supply chain, and production teams to ensure timely product delivery and customer satisfaction.
7. Prepare sales reports, forecasts, and market insights for management review.
8. Ensure all business transactions comply with company policies, industry regulations, and customer requirements.
Key Requirements:
1. Experience in B2B sales, business development, or account management within the ingredients, flavours, or food additives industry.
2. Understanding of food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industry trends and regulatory requirements.
3. Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
4. Proficiency in CRM tools and MS Office Suite.
5. Ability to work independently with a proactive approach to achieving sales targets.
6. Willingness to travel for client meetings, trade shows, and industry events.
Enhanced Leave:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Enjoy your birthday off on us!
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
* Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
* Buy back up to 3 days each year.
* Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
* Access our in-house CBT therapist.
* Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Bupa.
* State-of-the-art on-site gym.
* Access to our on-site physio.
Other Perks:
* Save up to 12% on personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
* Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
* Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
* On-site staff shop.
* Access to on-site barber.
* Refer a friend and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
* Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.
THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.
THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Due to high volumes of applications, it may take us time to review and consider them all. We endeavor to respond to every application within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that timeframe or have specific questions about your application, please contact our Talent team.
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